Drug addicts’ stories are infinitely varied and specific, but they have a near-universal common core. Each addict’s tortured journey begins with “experimenting”—using drugs with friends [...]

In a previous piece I discussed Awareness, being conscious of what is happening around us and inside us. In Twelve-Step recovery, awareness is noticing when [...]

The psychoactive qualities of lysergic acid diethylamide, first synthesized in the 1930s, were first reported by Dr. Albert Hofmann of Sandoz Pharmaceuticals in Switzerland in 1943. [...]

Awareness. Awareness is being conscious of what is happening around us and inside us. When we’re walking down the street and are aware of our [...]

There is a plethora of research indicating opioid dependence can be successfully treated with either buprenorphine alone or with buprenorphine in combination with naloxone (Suboxone®; [...]

The importance of stress reduction cannot be overstated when addressing the management of these disorders. Stress results from a number of sources and is a [...]

In case you think stories about how alcohol can damage the brain are untrue, you should know that according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse [...]

An Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV)-based medication that was recently developed could potentially offer protective effects for patients attempting to stop using methamphetamine. Eric Peterson, PhD, and [...]

Researchers at the University at Buffalo have found a way to change alcohol drinking behavior in rodents, using the emerging technique of optogenetics, which uses [...]

The effects of drug addiction are serious and far-reaching. The abuse of illegal and prescription drugs can destroy families, careers, and financial stability, while undermining your [...]

Most commonly abused drugs can cause various heart problems. The effects vary widely from increasing or decreasing your heart rate, to causing infection or calcification; [...]

Drug abuse happens for many reasons, ranging from genetic predispositions to environment to life-related stresses. However, stress in and of itself can be enough to [...]

If you are seeking more information about holistic addiction treatment, for either yourself or for a loved one, it is important that you look into [...]

When you are dealing with addiction, a very careful approach must be taken if you are looking for a true recovery, rather than just a [...]

Holistic addiction treatment may seem like a new-age concept, but drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities have always understood and embraced the mind-body-spirit connection. In fact, twelve-step [...]

The fear of experiencing detox prevents many addicts from entering a rehab facility and getting the addiction help they need. Detox can range from mildly [...]